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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,249.60, 45,374.40 and 17,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,249.60, 45,374.40 and 17,127.60 is: 25,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,249.60 : 45,374.40 = 17,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,249.60/45,374.40 = 17,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,249.60x = 45,374.40 × 17,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,249.60x = 777,154,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,154,573.44/30,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.40

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